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Tobacco Field

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Straight rows of tobacco plants flourishing in a large field. There are farm buildings and a windmill in the background. Utility poles on the are on the right.

Date Created:
July 1936

Publication Information

Date Created July 1936

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957
Call Number PH Series 2375.1.1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013O3O
Legacy ID
WHi 129734

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